Executive Moves

Providence Swedish North Puget Sound in Everett, Wash., has named James Park, MD, as its new chief medical officer. 

Jeremy Owens is the new supply chain CEO for HCA Midwest Health, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare.

Alastair Bell, MD, is the new CEO of Boston Medical Center Health System. 

Amanda Hoffman, PharmD, was promoted to interim CEO of Clara Barton Medical Center in Hoisington, Kan. 

Brian Kirk was released from the CEO role at Norton (Kan.) County Hospital after being put on administrative leave and later reinstated.

Tiffany Murdock, DNP, MSN, has been named vice president and chief nursing officer for New Orleans-based Ochsner Health.

Leigh Sewell quit her role as president of two Bon Secours hospitals last month. Her next move? Become the franchisee of an upscale boutique, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported June 16. 

Becker's has reported 283 CEO moves this year. Florida has seen the most, followed by California. 

Cleveland Clinic has named a new chief academic officer and medical director for the system's expanding London location, according to a June 16 news release. 

Valhalla, N.Y.-based Blythedale Children's Hospital appointed Stephen Leinenweber, MD, chief medical officer and executive vice president, effective Aug. 1.